Cognicent | 31, July, 2024 | NewsletterIf you have ever driven on a long country road in Australia (one of those roads where you don’t see another car for hours), then you’ve probably also felt the pleasure of waving at an approaching driver and having them wave right...

Cognicent | 20, June, 2024 | NewsletterIn today’s rapidly evolving work environment, fostering a learning culture is essential for organisational resilience and long-term success. Over our years of working with organisations on their safety culture, we have observed...

Cognicent | 31, May, 2024 | NewsletterEarlier this year, the world farewelled a giant in the world of psychology, Daniel Kahneman. His work on decision-making and judgement spanning 50 years, shaped our understanding and opened our eyes to the sometimes irrational and...

Cognicent | 26, April, 2024 | NewsletterAs a human species, we have a strong desire to make meaning of our existence. Whether it is our drive to make sense of how and why things around us happen or making sense of ourselves and why we do the things we do. This natural...

Cognicent | 28, March, 2024 | NewsletterRecently I was approached by a senior leader, new to their role, and dealing with common challenges that come with a new role such as learning how the organisation works, the different personalities and capabilities of their...

Cognicent | 28, Feb, 2024 | NewsletterEffective team dynamics are essential for fostering high performance within organisations, as they significantly impact how teams collaborate, communicate, and ultimately achieve goals. When team members trust and respect each...

Cognicent | 30, Jan, 2024 | NewsletterHappy New Year! The holiday season for many is usually about travel, going to visit with family or friends, or getting some time away to relax and refresh. This year, I spent the holidays at home, mainly because of the new puppy...

by Mathew Bowen | 20, Dec, 2023 | NewsletterI was recently on-site attending a pre-shift meeting, and as is customary in many such meetings, the group was asked if anyone had a Safety Share. One of the team put their hand up and spoke about an incident that had...